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Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOlite Sleeping Pad
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A counterpart to the RidgeRest Solar, the Therm-a-Rest SOLite sleeping pad is lighter yet also features an aluminized surface to reflect body heat for a boost in warmth and comfort.
- Patented, molded design is constructed with a pattern of ridges and valleys to trap dead air, increasing insulation value
- Aluminized surface reflects body heat back to your sleeping bag
- Ridges make this pad softer and more comfortable than smooth closed-cell foam pads
- Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOLite sleeping pad provides a durable layer of insulation that is ideal for 4-seasons of sleeping
Please note: Therm-a-Rest products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.
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Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOlite Sleeping Pad Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Lightweight (26)
- Durable (20)
- Warm (19)
- Comfortable (14)
- Non slip (11)
Cons
- Packs too large (11)
- Uncomfortable (7)
- Heavy / bulky (5)
- Hard to pack (3)
Best Uses
- Backpacking (21)
- Car camping (17)
- 3 season use (13)
- Cold conditions (13)
- 4 season camping (9)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (15), Casual/ recreational (12)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (15), Survivalist / minimalist (12)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (27)
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Non Slip
- Warm
Cons
- A Little Bulky
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Winter Camping
Comments about Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOlite Sleeping Pad:
I absolutely love this pad! for how light it is, and not being inflatable, it is incredibly comfy and warm. looking at other reviews, it is a little bulky, but extremely lightweight. to save it from being torn up on the outside of a pack, I just saved the plastic wrap that it came in to protect it, it has worked out well. it is also very warm, but not in a bad way, I thought it would get so hot it would be uncomfortable, but it was just right on a 50 degree night with just a little lap blanket. it is 100% better than those "standard blue" foam pads.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Packs Easily
- Warm
Cons
- Packs Too Large
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
Comments about Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOlite Sleeping Pad:
The inflatable pads are way overpriced IMO. Don't really see any reason to buy inflatable pads over this one, unless you cant carry this on the outside of your pack. In fact, Therm-A-Rest website clearly shows that the insulation factor for this pad is the same as some of the 100 dollar inflatable pads.
Bottom line: not uncomfortable but not too comfy, provides some good resistance from the hard packed forest. Will keep you warm and packs easy on the outside of pack.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Hard to Pack
- Heavy / Bulky
- Packs Too Large
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
- Car Camping
Comments about Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOlite Sleeping Pad:
I bought this pad because I needed some insulation from the ground and for in my hammock and didn't want to spend a ton of money on a pad. My first use was the first 30 miles of the AT starting here in Georgia. The pad is super bulky and I had to strap it to the bottom on my pack where it protruded out on both sides making it hard to maneuver the trail. It rubbed and got caught on just about everything tearing up the foam (also a good way to get poison ivy oil etc all over it). It is not made to be used in a hammock! It shifted all over the place because it had no way of being anchored so if your hammock/bag doesn't have a sleeve for a pad then definitely don't buy this. I have also used it in my tent. I am a larger man and found it to be just as uncomfortable as sleeping on the ground. You could buy a cheap piece of foam and probably get the same performance. The insulation it provided was minimal. Overall, this product is best for an easy over night or car camping but even in those situations there are better alternatives. My advice is to spend a little extra money on an air pad. I returned this and got the Big Agnes air core on sale here for about the same price. It packs down to the size of a nalgene bottle and is a ton more comfortable than this foam pad.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Non Slip
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
- Car Camping
Comments about Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOlite Sleeping Pad:
I used this on top of my Thermarest for some extra comfort while camping two weeks ago. The combined comfort was OK, but I liked this mat because the reflective coating kept me warm enough to use my sleeping bag as a blanket. It was also non-slip. It rolls up small enough for car camping, but could be bulky on a backpacking trip.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- Backpacking
Comments about Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOlite Sleeping Pad:
The RidgeRest SOLite is a tried and true sleeping pad by Therm-a-Rest and will keep you warm and comfortable when it's time to visit the Land of Nod of an eve. It's a closed-cell foam pad which is a great low-tech option that requires no pumps, extended bouts of breathlessness or a PhD in mattressology. We've taken ours to the Back of Bourke (see if you can find where that is!) and, well, back- and we loved it.
STRENGTHS
First and foremost- it works. The manufacturer claims the surface to have been aluminized to further increase heat reflection and have little valleys that act to trap heat. We can't comment much on what the boffins in the lab have done: We can tell you it is warm to sleep on. You can thank your lucky stars that you will not spend a single sleep-deprived night on a deflating pad the SOLite . This USA-made beauty is durable as heck. On the outside of a pack, it's world versus pad and it's world (0), pad (1)- certainly not something you expect from most foam pads let alone inflating ones. We've even had this on snow. The result? It didn't even get wet- nice! At 400g, it also ways virtually nothing and you honestly cannot even notice it's silent presence. Oh, and it will set you back a pittance – ranging from $20-40 USD.
WEAKNESSES
The RidgeRest SOLite is not without compromise. It's bulky. Bulk is much easier to deal with than, especially when it can be just strapped on the outside. But, I came up with an even better solution: Use it as a half pad! Crazy, right? Not really, most of your heat is lost through areas of high blood flow and in most seasons, you only need something under your torso. It goes further than this though- if you know it's going to get really cold, just bring the other half, it folds up just as well as before you cut it in half.
BOTTOM LINE
A warm, lightweight pad that is virtually indestructible and won't break the bank. The set-back? A little bulky.
Full review at adventuregearreviews.com
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOlite Sleeping Pad:
This pad is durable and keeps my hips and shoulders warm. I use it as a sitting pad when cooking or taking a rest. I have the 4 ft pad and it attaches nicely to the outside of my pack so I have easy access to it when I need a seat. I love that I don't have to worry about puncturing it or maintaining it in any way. It certainly is not a luxury mattress but it is perfect for backpacking.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Non Slip
Cons
Best Uses
- 4 Season Camping
- Backpacking
Comments about Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOlite Sleeping Pad:
I use this to supplement an inflatable and for sitting around fire. Its wide enough so i dont roll off it at night and is indestructable. Carry it outside you pack because it does take up space.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- 4 Season Camping
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Cold Conditions
- Winter Camping
Comments about Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOlite Sleeping Pad:
The only pad I've never woke up to find flat. Don't get me wrong, I prefer an inflatable, but sooner or later they always let me down. Pairing them up with a closed cell like this atleast gives you a back up. In some situations it could be the difference that gets you through the night.
On several occaisions I've loaned out my inflatable and slept on just this closed cell. I do just fine with that, but I've also spent countless nights on bare ground and hard floors. So I'm not exactly the "princess and the pea". By itself, it may not be enough for softies.
I have the 48" pad which I pack by rolling it around my tent, then sliding both into a sack. Adds minimal bulk/weight for the extra assurance it provides. I pack as light as possible, but this is one area where I'm willing to take on a few oz's.
Giving it five stars. Closed cell pads aren't luxurious, but among all the choices in that niche this is as good as it gets.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Non Slip
- Packs Easily
- Warm
Cons
- Packs Too Large
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Cold Conditions
Comments about Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOlite Sleeping Pad:
I bought this as a gift for my son since he started going backpacking and camping with me. He loves it. Says it keeps him warm. He knows this because he rolls off of it at night and gets cold. It's light as a feather so it's one less thing I have to carry for him. I trimmed it down a little to fit the length of his bag. Any weight saved for a 10yr old is good. I will buy another one when my daughter starts going with us. I think they're great for kids because you cannot puncture them. I slept on it one night and it was fine as long as I slept on my back or stomach. I'm spoiled and sleep in a hammock more often than not.
Money well spent.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Warm
Cons
- Bulky
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
- 4 Season Camping
- Backpacking
- Climbing
- Cold Conditions
- Winter Camping
Comments about Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOlite Sleeping Pad:
Okay, first off I have this and a Z-rest and honestly, in the summer time I pretty much dislike, if not hate, them both. They are rather hard and don't offer that much reward for the weight and bulk. For summer camping; go with an inflatable. So why the 4 stars you ask? Because in the winter this thrown under an Inflatable gives you an incredibly warm sleep (as long as your sleeping bag does its job and keeps you toasty on top). I've camped on top of mountains here in Colorado in subzero conditions with steady 30+ mph winds (granted this is usually inside a tent or snow cave, but I have tarped it a couple of times when the temp hung right around 0) and the combo of these foam pads and an inflatable is incredible, not to mention VERY comfy! So, for winter camping I don't leave these behind, they have become a part of my "permanent" gear list (at least until something better comes along).
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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